September 26, 2007
Practical 4x4 Off Roads Information
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TOPICS:
- A Note From The Editor
- On The Drawing Board
- New 4x4 Articles And Off Road Stories
- Original 4x4OffRoads.com Apparel!
- My 4x4 Space Is Now LIVE!
- Readers Rigs Are On!
- Your Single Biggest Wish?
- Tip - Articulation
- Digital Photo Web
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A Note From The Editor
This has been a fun and eventful month. The Formula Off Road events in Skien where of course spectacular as you can read about in the articles below.Two week later I went to the Nordic Trial in south Norway. First time I go and see a trial event in action. More about that in an upcoming arctile.
It seems that Romanians also know how to have fun as the article about the extreme adventure in Buzau shows.
Last weekend was also the last of the Formula Off Road events for the season. They were both here in Iceland. The first day was a combined Icelandic national and World Cup and the second the last of the World Cup series. The weather was BAD but the action HOT as you will read more about later.
I also spent a lot of time setting up the new
My 4x4 Space. A
place for you to have your say about your views of all things off road.
On The Drawing Board
Forum for 4x4sLet me know what your biggest wish is by taking part in the 4x4OffRoads.com Survey
New 4x4 Articles And Off Road Stories
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Off Road Skien- Finns Win Double Fourth Round of the World Cup Championship took place in Skien in Norway on Sunday the 2. of September. Sixteen cars were entered in Unlimited class and ten in Modified Standard. |
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Road Skien- The Clown Wins The Third round of the World Cup Championship in Formula OffRoad racing was driven in Skien, Norway on Saturday, the 1. of September. Twenty six competitors competed in the event, sixteen in Unlimited Class and ten in Modified Standard. Seven drivers came from Iceland. |
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Musaios Extreme Adventure @ Buzau This weekend the town of |
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NEW SECTION: My
4x4 Space You know - for months I have been asked to provide "space" to collect ideas and opinions from readers of 4x4OffRoads.com... ...well now it's here: My 4x4 Space is made just for you! |
My 4x4 Space Is Now LIVE!
You know - for months I have been asked to provide "space" to collect ideas and opinions from readers of 4x4OffRoads.com......well now it's here: My 4x4 Space is made just for you!
Here is how it works:
- Find the correct space to submit your tidbit
- See if anybody else has already posted about a similar topic - then you can make your comments there and even rate the article...
- ...else you simply start a new subject by filling out the friendly form
Yeah - you guessed correctly - this is Web 2.0 in action.
The goal is for this section to grow and become a valuable resource for you as time passes and more and more is added. Building a virtual community on the web.
I know it is a little bit empty at the moment - but I am counting on your help to change that right away. Now is YOUR chance to join in and let your voice be heard !
Contribute your thoughts to the following sections:
Best & Worst 4x4
4x4 Projects
4x4 Tips & Tricks
4x4 Wheels & Tires
Off Road Tours &
Trails
Off Road Events
Off Road
Environment
Off Road Equipment
Off Road Funny
& Stuck
Try it out and let me know what you think...
Original 4x4OffRoads.com Apparel!
Original 4x4OffRoads apparel. Choose from a wide range of available essentials. Designs are made from some stunning 4 wheeling pictures from the site. Everything from bumper stickers and g-strings to sweat shirts and tracksuits. Proudly show your support for 4x4OffRoads.com!
Please take a look at the new store and let me know how you like it.
Readers Rigs Are On!
If you have a 4x4 you feel proud of and want to show others - please don't hesitate to submit pictures and descriptions.Already there are a number of nice trucks up. My plan is to make these pages high-quality and accessible and I need your help in doing so. Almost all 4x4's are unique and I am sure yours is in some way. Share your experience and allow the rest of the 4 wheeling world to see your truck and how it is used...
Take some time in describing your 4x4 and how you enjoy it. Use as many words as needed. As more rigs are added I get more picky - choosing only interesting rigs with lots of information and an unusual story.
Here is the page for submitting your 4x4 and looking at other readers trucks.
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NEW! 4x4 Off Roads eBookAnd Enjoy Off Road 4 Wheeling
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Thank you for your continued support for the 4x4OffRoads.com web site. And -
extra special thanks to you if you bought the
4x4 Off Roads book. If you haven't
already read it - go check it out! - NOW is a great time :)
Here is a link to
the first two chapters...
Your Single Biggest Wish?
I am adding more and more content and value to 4x4OffRoads.com.Please... if there's anything IMPORTANT that you wish I would do, anything that will make your life easier and/or bring you better knowledge...
Reply to this e-mail with your biggest wish for the site!
Another option for you is to take part in a simple survey I set up. It should only take a couple of minutes to fill out. Also you get to voice your preferences regarding further development of the 4x4OffRoads.com web site.
I review all wishes and use to build a list for the most wanted, which I then prioritize according to demand.
Tip - Articulation
Why do 4 wheelers constantly talk about the articulation of their truck? Well it has to do with driving over uneven surfaces and how far the tires "stretch" from their original position - either up or down. The more they stretch, the better grip the tires keep on the ground and the less likely they are to start spinning.Digital Photo Web
As you may have noticed there is a new logo visible on the 4x4OffRoads.com site. I discovered that I have gained experience in building web sites that are heavily supported by digital images. Also - being a visual kind of guy I enjoy taking pictures of various subjects. Therefore I started a new web site that I use as a hub or central station for all my web sites and also to share photos I gather through my other interests and travels. The web is of course named Digital-Photo-Web.comYou are welcome to take a look and even send in a picture or two of your favorite subject in the reader photos section.
It can be on any theme you are interested in.
Best wishes and keep on wheeling,
Thrandur Arnthorsson
4x4OffRoads.com
